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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
5
Secondary-class matter designation appears for Basin Wyoming post office as of June 30 1906 under the 1879 act declaring the mailing status and official classification.
The slate lists J. S. Atherly for Assessor, G. J. Schenk for Surveyor, C. A. Welch for 2 year County Commissioner, and M. H. Smith for Coroner.
The Rustler distorted I G McCann remarks by attributing blame for last winter’s woes to the democratic administration. McCann said issues stem from free trade permitting cheap foreign beef and mutton, drawing stockmen toward the Republican campaign and funding by democrats in livestock sectors.
The article argues that stockmen will pursue a rational government this fall and counters a Rustler claim that Democrats laugh while Republicans grow uneasy. It instead asserts Republicans laugh while Democrats remain serious and many will join Republicans to secure a return to rational governance.
The Rustler editor A W Coons is accused of violating postal regulations by acting as state central committeeman and editor of a political paper while serving as Basin postmaster. The piece warns of Harding’s influence reaching Big Horn County after March and implies Coons will face law enforcement impact.
The piece questions democratic leadership and economic policy, noting laughter from officials A. W. Coons W. B. Hartigan and Tom B. Scott while criticizing free trade and bean prices. It asserts farmers suffer under administration policies and defends I. G. McCann against bean-spiller accusations. Coons is claimed to retain the title of bean spiller.
The piece quotes McAdoo praising Wilson and criticizes Cox for a single minded approach, noting Cox’s peril while traveling with a Wilson agenda. It observes sudden silence on Poland and Lithuania and questions Wilson’s potential moves and the Democrats’ fundraising readiness.
The piece mocks Cox and his campaign amid Democratic and Republican talks of czars and air talk. It notes autocracy fading in Europe and anticipates a November 2 election impact. Mentions Taft, House, Taft as water carrier, and aging Harding as 55. It critiques Wilson joining the League and questions Roosevelt’s status while predicting unrest over liquor and Bryan’s stance.
The Literary Digest compiles a straw vote showing President Harding ahead of Cox with 100 654 to 28 429 in New York New Jersey Ohio Indiana Illinois and California.
Ex Gov Bryant B Brooks, renowned as a top West speaker, will address Greybull residents on Tuesday evening October 26 at 8 o clock. A large crowd is expected to hear him discuss the issues.
Congressman Mondell, a leader in the House and Republican floor leader last session, will address residents at the Rex theatre next Friday evening October 22 at 8 o clock. He has a message for every resident of this section. all are invited to attend.
The message urges citizens to support the Red Cross as the peace-saving and welfare organization born from war. It portrays the Red Cross as aid to the needy, a refuge from disaster, and a teacher and leader for the community. The fourth annual roll call on November 25 invites participation in the coming year’s work.
Mrs Traugh died unexpectedly on October 10 in Basin. She was devoted to Basin and Wyoming, requested interment beside her husband, and left lasting friendships through her many acts of kindness. Basin residents extend heartfelt condolences to her family.
The note mentions D Sold von Rogers inviting buyers for upcoming sales, urging early date bookings as several are planning sales. It also notes President Wilson awaiting the “psychological moment” to lead his party, and quietly aligning with Cox in the background.
Big Horn county clerk certifies all nomination papers filed for the 1920 general election. The list names party, office sought, candidate, and residence for Republicans, Democrats, Socialists, Labor, and Prohibition entries including Peter Kooi, Mabel Crouter, Frank Mandel, Wade Fowler, and others.
The list names candidates for county and state offices in Big Horn County Wyoming for a 1920 election. Representatives in the sixteenth legislative district include S Skovgard and Richard C May. Supreme Court and district judges are listed with Cyrus Beard and Percy W Metz among others. County offices include clerk treasurer sheriff assessor coroner surveyor and public prosecutor with party affiliations Republican and Democrat indicated. The document is dated October 20 1920 and bears the county seal.
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